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Barrier Identification and Prioritisation Grant

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A programme based in Netherlands

Summary

This grant funds research and analysis to identify and prioritize barriers to river connectivity, with the goal of informing strategic dam removal and river restoration efforts. It targets organizations conducting water science and ecological research to support freshwater ecosystem recovery.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 13 Sept 2026Accurate?

About this grant

The European the funder is a grant-giving organisation dedicated to restoring European rivers through dam removal projects. The programme was informed by two years of research and stakeholder engagement which revealed that around one million dams are fragmenting European rivers. The funder offers grants to support projects that lead to the removal of small dams and the restoration of river flow and biodiversity. The programme is particularly interested in supporting dam removal projects enabling at least 10 km of river to flow freely again. …

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Barrier Identification and Prioritisation deadline?
Applications close 19 Oct 2026 00:00.
Who can apply for Barrier Identification and Prioritisation?
Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; university, research-institution, nonprofit, charity. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.